Our Review

Connecting Singles is a dating community which claims to offer a 100% free service for its users. It is also known for its several functionalities. These features go beyond what the traditional dating sites usually offer. Aside from messaging and photo-liking, they also have the poets, gaming, music, and video corner.

Do these extended functionalities serve their purpose of finding you your one true love, or do they only keep you too distracted because of their overwhelming presence? Are they worth the time exploring or do they just prolong the process of you finding your perfect match?

We have gathered the most important points in this review to help you consider whether or not you should push through creating an account with this dating site.

Member Structure

Members

50,000 from USA

Members activity

10,000 active weekly

Gender Proportion

60 %

40 %

You get a personal profile which you can fill out

Majority of users who join post their photos.

You will see the list of all the currently online users.

The site's main target population are singles who want to find a partner through dating sites that are free.

Female members are more active than male members in sending "flirt" requests.

Male members are more actively engaging in other features such as "forums."

The community is active. There are also a lot of people who are online at once. However, people who are online tend to spend more time on non-dating related features such as the general topics forum and games. The site is loaded with a lot of features, but only one or two will serve the purpose of dating or flirting. Participating in forums and other highly-populated users are more likely to find you a prospective partner than the search tool or "Matches" tab.

Females

Males

Age Distribution

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

Signing Up

You can create a Connecting Singles account either by using your Facebook account or your email address.

The site rules are displayed once you reach the second part of the registration.

You can't answer the questions in gibberish as the account will be deleted.

You can't add a narrative text that is inconsistent with the stated gender you seek.

New users will be under review in the first 24 hours of their membership.

Aside from basic details, the registration process will ask you to describe your job. There are at least three essay type questions found in the second part. You can't include direct contact or personally identifiable information such as full name, email address, phone number, mailing address, ICQ or URL, names or ages of your children in the essay box because it is a violation of the rule. Just be yourself in answering these questions as they only require the answers to be at least 50 characters. Answer as accurately as possible because your compatibility with other members will greatly rely on this information.

Making Contact

You have to wait before your account is approved before you can send a message.

There are other features such as games and puzzles aside from messaging.

Members are more active in using other features such as forums than messaging.

There is no live chat available.

Members always use the forums page to discuss instead of intimate, personal messages.

Sending messages to other users is free for everyone

You will not receive a message immediately after your account is created because the site has to verify first if your account is fake or not. Sending likes to other people is already allowed, but it seems that this feature is not used often. The highest percentage of activities are scattered across other features such as topic forums, polls, and games. It is also noticeable that people under the "Matches" list do not engage immediately. They may be busy in other parts of the dating site as it is wide and has a lot of features.

Profile Quality

You will able to see all the photos inside the profile.

There is a photo gallery where you can browse photos of other members.

It shows when is the last time the user was online.

The profiles are not very detailed

The profile information can be changed later

Profile pictures are visible to everyone for free

Photo albums can be uploaded later.

The profile contains only the basic details such as the gender, religion, occupation, etc. The areas which offer the most content are the tabs where your answers in the required essay type questions (during registration) are included.

Inside the page are the buttons that may be used to interact with the profile owner. There is a "Send a message" button, "Like" button, "Send FLower" button, and "Contact Requirements" button. Under "Contact Requirements" button, you will find the criteria set by the profile owner that you must meet if you want to send him or her a message.

App

The design is clear and appropriate.

The app looks crowded because of the site’s several features.

The app is available for Android devices.

It is free to download.

The ConnectingSingles app is similar to a browser that opens automatically the mobile version of ConnectingSingles. The site seems to be more convenient to use because of the many features. In the app, you will have to scroll down a lot if you are looking for a particular feature. It is somewhat hard to look for the functionality that you want to use because you will scroll through a long list of features.

The loading of the app is also somewhat slow compared to other dating apps. If you want to use the dating site on-the-go, it is better to just access the mobile-friendly version on your phone browser.

Real Life Review

So far, I am enjoying my stay in Connecting Singles because I never get bored. I have not yet found a "partner," but I have gained some friends. I'm not sure if I can be romantically involved with these people because I only talk to them in the comments section of a new post we are interested in. I joined the site because it's said to be free and that there are a lot of features inside, but it's starting to feel to become other media sites. What I do here, I can also do on other social media site such as Facebook. Will I be able to find my special someone here? I hope so too. -Carrie, 30

Design and Usability

Connecting Singles' top navigation bar in the desktop version is a helpful tool to organize its many features. The design of the buttons inside the site is clear and easy to understand.

The functionalities do not only come with a button, but they also have a text description beside them. When you click a button, a simple text appears below the function/feature name so you will know what applying it does to your account. This makes navigating the site easier since it has a lot of features inside.

Connecting Singles Costs and Prices

Is Connecting Singles expensive or cheap?

In comparison to other providers Connecting Singles is free of charge.

Connecting Singles is free for everybody. Here are some of the things you can enjoy without paying for anything:

Read blogs and articles

Participate in forums

Answer polls

Read/publish poems

Read/publish recipes

Create eCards

Play games

Answer puzzles

Watch videos

Play music

Send and receive messages

Recommend movies

Upload Photos

Review other users

Create and join groups

Create own "User Tag"

Post a "Singles Event"

Watch vlogs

Access the "Top Lists" section

Recommend Books

Answer quizzes

The site verifies the authenticity of an account during its first 24 hours so some features such as eCards, events, and groups are not yet accessible.

Special Features

Connecting Singles has a lot of features that livens up the experience while you are waiting to find the most suitable partner:

Profile Tags

Users tag their profiles with different keywords to help connect to those with similar interests.

Singles Events

You can post an event with a date, location, and exact address to do group meet-ups.

Articles

Read, comment, or write your own articles.

Forums

The Forums are great places to get to know each other, make friends from all over the world, and to debate issues from sex and dating to politics and current events.

Blogs

Blogs are great places to express yourself, impart words of wisdom from lessons you've learned, try out a poem you wrote, or just write about your day.

Rate Photos

The goal of Rate Photos is to connect people who might not otherwise find each other through other search methods.

eCards

Once you get to know others better, you may want to send them a CS eCard. You can also use the Birthday List to send cards to birthday celebrants.

Flowers

Visit the ConnectingSingles Flower Shop and ‘pick’ a flower and either choose a greeting from the list or write one of your own.

Polls

Vote on a wide variety of poll topics or post a poll question of your own.

Videos

ConnectingSingles members have posted some great videos for you to view and comment on. Do you have a favorite video or have you posted one of your own on YouTube? Videos you post will appear on your profile site page and others can watch and comment on them there.

Birthdays

Birthday celebrants during the week appear on the Connecting Singles Birthday list.

Who's Viewed Me

Know who is looking at your profile.

Games

Are you a game player? Play cool free online games at ConnectingSingles.

Poetry

It is a great place to post poems you’ve written and get feedback from a supportive group of writers there.

Music, Movies, Books

Our interests and favorites tell a lot about us. Share the music you love, the movies you recommend and something about books you’ve read.

Quizzes and Tests

Take fun Quizzes on interesting topics or write some quizzes of your own.

Profile Reviews

Are you wondering about the first impression your profile gives, what other people really think of what you’ve written about yourself?

Groups

A Group is organized to give members who share a common belief, interest, or background a place to share ideas and discuss their specific interest.

Top 10 Lists

Creating a TOP10 LIST allows you to share your knowledge, experiences, or favorites with others.

Our rating

Signing Up:

4.0 / 5

Making Contact:

3.0 / 5

Profile Quality:

3.5 / 5

App:

2.5 / 5

Real Life Review:

3.0 / 5

Editors Conclusion

The site is true in its claim about having quality membership in its community, but it is relatively slow in finding you a prospective partner. It has a lot of fun features, but the dating-related ones are only a few. In addition, these dating-related features have fewer activities compared to non-dating related features such as games and puzzles. It seems like the non-dating related features only serve as a distraction to its users instead of a tool to hasten up the matching process. Does the site really want to be a dating site or an online community such as Facebook? So far, it is more successful in creating a general online community that lacks the dating spirit. If you think this is not for you, you may browse through our Matchmaker category.

FAQ

Security

Can Connecting Singles users be banned from the site?

Those who break the rules or whose behavior on the site, blogs, or forums is unacceptable, may be removed without warning.

How do I report another Connecting Singles member?

You may click on the 'Report Abuse' link at the bottom of the site when viewing a Connecting Singles member.

How can I block a Connecting Singles member and keep them from contacting me?

When you are viewing a Mail or an eCard they sent you, click on the Black "Block" button on the right sidebar. The next time they try to write to you, they will get a message saying they have been blocked - so they will know you don’t appreciate what they have previously sent.

What happens when I Block someone in Connecting Singles?

When you block someone, they will no longer be able to send you Mails and eCards. The Mail and eCards they previously sent you will still remain, but you can delete them if you want.

Will a blocked person still see my activities in Connecting Singles?

Blocked people can still view your Connecting Singles account and send you a "Like." But each member can only send one like, so they can only do this once.

Membership

How do I hide my account in Connecting Singles?

To hide your account, click on "My Account" on the top navigation bar, then click "Hide Account." Check the checkbox that says "Hide my account on the site" and click the "Save Changes" button.

How do I unhide my account in Connecting Singles?

To unhide your account, click on "My Account" on the top navigation bar, then click "Hide Account." Check the checkbox that says "Show my account on the site" and click the "Save Changes" button.

What happens when I hide my account in Connecting Singles site?

Messages/Likes you've exchanged with other users will remain but will state that it is not available. Your Forum posts will show your username only. Whether you are canceled, hidden, or deleted, the reason is not noted.

How do I reactivate my account in Connecting Singles after I have canceled it?

If it has been canceled, simply log in to the site and press the "Reactivate Your Profile" button.

Why did my photo in Connecting Singles get deleted?

Photos that break the rules or are not appropriate for this site are deleted. Your primary photo must be of you and must show your face clearly.

Usability

How do I "Like" someone in Connecting Singles?

You can either click the "Like" button beside their username or use the Meet Me page. The Meet me page allows you to see a lot of users in your area. If you click "Yes" to them it will result in a "Like" sent to them.

What does "It's Mutual" mean?

You may have sent the other person in Connecting Singles a "like" sometime in the past and he or she gives it back.

Why is the "Like" button missing from some users in Connecting Singles?

If the "Like" button does not show up, this means the person is the wrong gender or is too far away. Send them a message instead.

Do I need to upgrade my account to have full Connecting Singles site access?

The site is 100% free, so you will never be asked to pay for anything.

How do I view my eCard Inbox in Connecting Singles?

Click Inbox on the top navigation bar, then click eCards in the dropdown list. To view an eCard, click on the subject of the eCard.

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